Reading my Cease & Desist while building a MASSIVE Gator Grip

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

What should be my next addition to the Gator collection?

[@hangingontheWildside]

A gator helmet. Make a helmet with the same, how do they call it, the strap or whatever, and with some holes. And put styrofoam in it so it would actually protect you.

[@phoebe.aur0ra]

Gator garters... Nuff said Edit: or a Gator Girdle lmao

[@jennymendez8238]

A hat or jacket

[@droid8613]

Gator cup holders

[@jasontran9762]

Gator phone case

[@BryceEdwardBrown]

I like how you frame your cease and desist letters

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

I had to for the art gallery exhibit!

[@Texas_shreds]

@Tanner Koob I think its relly art

[@mriphone1000]

I would too, badge of honor.

[@elijah2715]

@@Texas_shreds **really**

[@mumaac]

@@elijah2715 4 realz

[@springtrap-1093]

if they ever make gloves sue them

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

I think the internet might explode if they do without me.

[@gentlejake605]

@@UnnecessaryInventions seriously though shove it back at em lolol

[@Zaneshiversthehorseguy]

SUE EM

[@Thecomedy_career]

Can he sue them​@@gentlejake605

[@koriender9070]

Petition for him to create: The Infinity Crocklet By liking you add your vote for this to be created.

[@youtuberextraordinaire8152]

YES we need him to snap and erase the company's bad opinion of him

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

What would I be snapping away?!?!?!

[@blakehd6131]

Unnecessary Inventions taxes

[@connormong4936]

@@UnnecessaryInventions Necessary Inventions obviously.

[@pariscloud2907]

@@UnnecessaryInventions Crocs

[@joshuaharmon6684]

If someone feels threatened by unnecessary inventions, they seriously have no future in their current career. Emphasis on current.

[@GrumpyIan]

They're ups and downs are extreme compared to other shoe companies. I can see why they sent it because they're probably developing gloves.

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

Totes!

[@EmissaryofWind]

It's just a legal thing, basically if they let it slide that you used their name and logo once, the next company that does the same can hold up your case and say "see, they're not defending their brand" and they may win their case and get to keep using the name and logo, and/or the name and/or logo can fall into the public domain, which would be bad for their business

[@Pussmash]

You can't use a company's name and logo even if it is an unnecessary invention.

[@AmaroqStarwind]

@@EmissaryofWind Except that sort of reasoning is bullshit. Pardon my French. "Defending your brand" shouldn't even be necessary when there isn't actually a threat to your brand. It only needs to be defended when there's a threat. There are no good reasons for this stupidity, only legal reasons. The current laws behind the current systems of Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks are just stupid. And don't even get me on how not a single legal entity seems to even acknowledge the concept of "Fair Use".

[@edwardkostreski6733]

If there were a video game called life, getting a cease & desist letter would definitely be an achievement.

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

UNLOCKED!

[@Nozoki]

Years ago I bought a domain called paypalscraps.com with the idea of turning it into a kind of gag site where I would ask people to send me the leftover change they have in their paypal accounts. I got a C&D letter from paypal before I even had time to code the first page.

[@emifro]

@@Nozoki LMAO

[@TotallyAGoblin]

crocs really failed to reach out to this as the joke it was for some free advertising offering like matching crocs with a discount or something

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

Ab-sole-utely.

[@DanielLCarrier]

From what I can find, the CROCS trademark only applies to kneepads, sunglasses, luggage, and footwear. Can they actually stop him from calling them CROCS?

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

More just them flexing their corporate muscles I think. I'm pretty happy to have changed the name being able to build out whatever I want at this point.

[@Skwisgar2322]

As long as he is not trying to sell them or convince anyone they are actually made by CROCS, no, they can't. It isn't even a parody issue, since that is copyright not trademark which is what this C&D is concerned with.

[@oOWaschBaerOo]

@@UnnecessaryInventions companies always go this route even if they have not even a 0.0001% chance of winning a legal fight, they gamble on the other side being scared enough to just back out, wich in my eyes should be illegal to, if they do that to scare of people of using specific names shapes although they have no legal basis to do so , they should get punished for using such practices

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

@@oOWaschBaerOo I'd love to reply to a cease and desist letter like that by drawing the most photo realistic penis I can and sending it to them.

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

@@simonwilson7581 what people? He isn't selling it. Or marketing it.

[@PumpkinPails]

"For me, any publicity is good publicity." I feel a scandal and apology video coming up. "I'm sorry I exposed you all to Gator Underpants, I was in a very dark place."

[@libbyblue62]

Oh but dude gator clothes in general would be great. Booty shorts and wife beaters.

[@justignoreme]

Six months later and he actually made gator underwear

[@TheJumiFilm]

Should have coloured it in gold and added some infinity stones

[@UncleJessy]

Heck yeah! Glad you got a phenom!!

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

Thanks! Pretty blown away at how big the prints can be.

[@edwardkostreski6733]

Next week on UI: I received a cease and desist letter from a comic book movie franchise.

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

It would be a MARVEL if i did.

[@ChunkyJo]

He was a gator boy She said, "see you later, boy"

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

She was a girl, he was gator. Can I make it anymore obvious...

[@ChunkyJo]

@@UnnecessaryInventions shoot. That's my bad. apologies. I should have caught it and I didn't and that's my fault. plese don't fire me this is all I have.

[@libbyblue62]

@@ChunkyJo I'm a bit confused. What's your bad. I get that this is a parody I'm just confused about what you should've caught.

[@libbyblue62]

@@ChunkyJo he was just continuing the parody in case you accidentally missed that. I might just bee too tired though and a little bit lost.

[@ChunkyJo]

@@libbyblue62 I was joking. lol. go to bed.

[@volgayno7382]

The vanity and audacity that matty has in this is unrivaled and I love it

[@iamrishigandhi]

Someone count how many time he said 'CROCS'

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

I was going to bleep it out every time as a joke but then I thought it would be way to annoying considering how many times I said it.

[@mantasunray]

28 times. I think I lost count in the middle so around 28 if not exactly

[@PytD]

I got 40.

[@mantasunray]

@@PytD I only counted how many times he read in the letter btw

[@danielauen7790]

Dont you just love how big companies take their branding so seriously that they sent legal cease and desist letters to people joking around on the internet? Oh well, at least they didnt take your car.

[@Skwisgar2322]

Haha, I got that reference, Denice Halicki is trash.

[@MrTwik]

“And we’ll find out what this thing actually says” Lol

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

TLDR its all dumb legal mumbo jumbo

[@gammaprysem]

Hey just some advice, do NOT use latex gloves when using the resin, it can actually go through the latex. You need to use nitrile or other non latex gloves.

[@ryanmccoy121]

The infinity gatorlet needs some colored crack rocks as the stones. Then you could be the one true Florida man. XD

[@metalrain300]

I looked up parody under trademark laws “In legal terms, a parody is a literary or artistic work that imitates the characteristic style of an author or a work for comic effect or ridicule. It is regarded as a criticism or comment on the original copyrighted work. In simple terms, it has to convey to the audience some type of message about the original work.” So from what I’ve see in the video it is covered and that they wouldn’t be able to take any legal action. I mean they probably would still try, but technically it is covered.

[@crisrose9707]

to be fair, that was a reasonable cease and desist letter.

[@taconewsday5240]

Dude, I love your channel! I still remember your early vids of UI and thought they were funny and creative but I had no idea how big you blew up!

[@youtuberextraordinaire8152]

A full Gator clothes set. A pair of pants, a shirt, and a hat (what ever style or type)

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

I think I am already chafing think of the possibility of it.

[@youtuberextraordinaire8152]

also now that you are here i want to picth my own idea, a sound-free bubble you can use during the night to watch stuff without waking the house, maybe made with the same noise proof stuff they use in recording booths

[@elijah2715]

I like how you seem proud of your cease and desist letter

[@Rogue_Rouge]

The Gatorbelt that lets you put Gatorades or other drinks in the belt's cups

[@havenbastion]

It'll probably only work with officially licensed fluid holders though. :(

[@the47thpresident]

Wow! I didn't know Steve-O had a 3-d printing channel. I'm glad to see that you cleaned up and aren't destroying your body for a living, man!

[@MrBrettStar]

I love the fact that this would have cost them a fortune. Lawyers are the only winners here.

[@cliffordwagner]

"First sale" covers the reuse of the genuine rivets. They actually didn't have a case if the rivets were original.

[@lazarbeamisthebest7053]

Can you explain how the new printer works

[@jagmarc]

Great example of the Strietsand Effect in action

[@Wrest2165]

You were so preoccupied with whether or not if you could, you didnt stop to think if you SHOULD...

[@pilymontano]

I thought this channel had like 1 or 2 million subscribers! It deserves it! I love all these unnecessary inventions

[@Negentropy.]

Mario needed Gator Grips

[@suneelfaithheroes]

I just found your channel few days back and from the moment I've started watching your videos I liked them... You entertain people in a very unique way that no one has ever done!!! Kudos on that!!! And keep entertaining us with your "UNNECESSARY INVENTIONS".

[@nyanray]

Having only seen your stuff without audio on reddit, I am soooo happy to see that there's MOAR content and that you seem like a fun toober. Instant subscribe with bell!

[@jamesgamesalot8239]

I just stumbled across your channel from a link in the Mr. Beast contest winners video and I’m so glad I did. Your channel is awesome and I love what you do. After binging a bunch of your vids I subbed and turn notifications because I just enjoyed the so much. I think you are destined for a million subs even without winning.

[@marianbuduroi6463]

something tells me that this "document" was written by a Karen/Kevin 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mysticmingas]

hey lets not confuse narcissistic high school dropouts with actual lawyers doing their real jobs

[@marianbuduroi6463]

@@Mysticmingas am i said something wrong ?

[@libbyblue62]

@@marianbuduroi6463 i think he means whoever wrote the c&d was a hired lawyer just doing their job. It's crocs that was being petty.

[@marianbuduroi6463]

@@libbyblue62 oh i understand now

[@Skwisgar2322]

Worse, it was written by a lawyer.

[@supergiantbubbles]

You could do stand up comedy. You're hilarious. I love the way you handled this potentially sticky situation.

[@havenbastion]

Handling potentially sticky situations with complete capitulation exacerbates future potentially sticky situations.

[@insovanreach911]

how did he know i was gonna skip to the reading part😳😳

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

I just knew it, and of course YOUUUUUU would

[@moggydoggy1093]

Amazing!! You should add some music in the background of your videos. Videos with music are easier to binge!!

[@AsAboveISoBelow]

I love how you're just ignoring the cease and desists, which you can because I'm pretty sure you're not selling anything. XD

[@Wrest2165]

Yea also, you make PARODYS of MANY MANY THINGS, and they are "fake" products, and clearly demonstrate that . You do not manfacture and then sell to stores or to consumers, therefore you have nothing to worry about. You could always call them "crocs STYLE " gloves. I 100% agree about your end. How are companies not paying you to make parodys of their products? LOL they are so SERIOUS about those SILLY SHOES!

[@TheRageCommenter]

Lmao they’re pissed off because their stock price dropped faster than a dead man strapped to a palette of cinder block.

[@erikig]

I love your gestures - your gloves 🧤 would be proud

[@joeyetc-lt2sb]

Try some vans bottom styled grip gloves for when you hand skate

[@845amg]

Inb4 you get a C&D from Gator Grip. It's an actual thing already and has been around for decades. The irony is that it, like the glove, it also fairly useless.

[@AJSSPACEPLACE]

Parody is a courtroom defense, it can’t prevent you from getting sued in the first place. That said, you made a one-time art piece, that’s made to mock the style of Krocs; I doubt any case against you would last long

[@MarceloLaraM]

Man, I admire you so much. You are pushing the limits

[@huddlespith]

Why have I only just found your channel now ?!? Preparing for a channel binge

[@triangulum1657]

This should be one of your proudest moments lmao

[@howtosaybignames]

You should make a hand the size of the gator grip with a hollow space that you can put your hand in. Like a big version of your hand

[@David-ro2nr]

The last time I was this early, the world wasn't on fire

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

Now that's EARLY!

[@hazlewo0d9]

3:28 He was a Gator Boy! She said see you later boy!

[@howtosurviveelectronichara6474]

Gator Grips™️ such a better name

[@GlitterGoddess2001]

Dayuuumm. If I was crocs, I would legit have a Collab with the crox gloves... This channel should have an official store....

[@maxkim7937]

gator infinity gauntlet. why not lol

[@hamjudo]

For an extreme contrast, compare any of your cease and desist letters about a mere parody with a letter from Lego politely asking someone to stop using the 4 letters "Lego" in an actual product name.

[@Pyromancers]

Give the company a good ribbing by making the Croctch guard next.

[@cloudninecreations5940]

Good presentation really enjoyed and I like crocs

[@daniellevstek1789]

3D Print some buttons to add onto the grips

[@plasmagamer1577]

7:00 is where he starts reading it

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

Sir you are killing my watch time 😝

[@nevergone3424]

I love your posts on Reddit, it always makes my day lol

[@camrynhamme]

I know I’m late but you should print a giant gator grip and paint it gold and make little Miniature ones to be the infinity stones, and color them according.

[@Beanpapac15]

take a drink every time he says gator grip

[@RenatoFontes]

So... you didn't change your clothes all weekend? I guess who needs to change clothes or shower if you stay in your house all day anyway? 😂

[@unfunnyprime8443]

That glove is perfect for the hulk

[@keiquiatch]

Nintendo loves sending out letters. Try them.

[@vampirekid14]

I really feel like grog gloves would have been a great rename for the croc gloves

[@stareagle5000]

The problem with crocs jumping on the band wagon and not sending the cease and desist is that if they don’t take steps to protect their trademark they risk losing it to genericide. It’s not that they want to flex their corporate mussel it’s that the way the law currently works they have to or risk losing their trademark! That was the point of the whole preamble of that cease and desist before they actually told you to stop. Basically lawyers talk for “man we don’t want to do you like this but dat’s the rules, so sorry man don’t hate us.” The other thing in that letter that it sounds like you might have missed or misunderstood is the part about trade dress. That was not talking about the buttons with the croc logo that would still be trademark at that point. Trade dress is the style itself being associated with the brand and trade dress protection is much much harder for a company to get than trademark protection, any company with trade dress protection is going to defend it vigorously! A classic example of protected trade dress is the old style glass coca-cola bottle. Even if it did not have a logo on it many people will associate the shape of that bottle with the brand coca-cola. However it sounds like they are not actually interested in giving you a hard time and just want to do the bare minimum to make sure they don’t fall prey to genericide.

[@wy4553]

Out of curiosity, how much money do you usually spend on each project (including prototypes)? The 3d printing materials alone are pretty expensive already :O

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

The printer is expensive, the plastic is CHEAP. 100$ of the wire or the resin will last you a LONG ASS time.

[@jakef7894]

This is a 7 minute video with out reading errors

[@yaboinick3562]

Only 8 k views for this exquisite content

[@MrSeanVideos]

Gotta love the Streisand effect in action.

[@BOHUNTER]

Did the same thing different company, all I can say is what a croc of Shiff!

[@DavinJuenke]

the 3d printer said croc gloves meaning he named the file that and theres again false advertising

[@Blemonade1]

its like lego and held der steine

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

Sorta kinda, yeah.

[@user-ej5wx6zu3f]

Wait, you know Held der Steine?

[@Blemonade1]

@@user-ej5wx6zu3f I wondered that too!

[@konradlaxin]

Gator tank top. Use two straps as the shoulder straps

[@SpotechYT]

GATOR HELMET NEXT!!

[@orangeportal7519]

good to see that your next gatorglove is going to be sold to hulk! the gloves will skyrocket under his sponsorship

[@lindsey4178]

I'll be honest...ive only watched your shorts and only watched them because the inventions were clever....I always thought you seemed like a bit of a DBag. Lol. Not for anything in particular. U seem nice enough but maybe it's been the mustache? Lol. Maybe I was just making a snap judgement (probably). I loved this video. You seem like genuinely great guy, just a "nerd" (in the coolest and most awesome way possible ) who took off with their channel doing their thing. I promise, this comment is made in the most light spirited way possible, so no one come for me. Lol. I'll definitely be watching more of your long form videos. You have a new fan and I'm so glad I clicked on something other than a short. Keep it up.

[@gearzpop8457]

Make some stones to put into those holes like those Croc charms to make the Infinite gauntlet.

[@treadnokash7598]

Dang yer beefy He handled that scary nicely :D

[@nathanhittle9457]

1:35 Wait it only cost $13.50 to 3D print the WHOLE thing? Whattt is 3D printing always that cheap?

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

Once you have the equipment/printer, the filament isn't very expensive. But it was also printed on a $2k machine. So higher start up costs but low cost per part.

[@nipunagunarathne4882]

I have a spreadsheet that calculates all expenses (with everything including stuff like lcd wear and power costs) and this actually came out to $35. But If you try to get it done from a service they'd charge you about four or five times that much.

[@dangehret1349]

@@nipunagunarathne4882 i know it's late but can you divulge some more info on such a spreadsheet and how i'd acquire one myself?

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

@@UnnecessaryInventions my dad bought a resin printer for like 600 or some shit an that thing is amazing. Printed me some D&D figures with the thing!

[@nomatophobia]

6:21 that's cool. but the moment I was waiting for was you putting the gems in the infinity gatorlet

[@JKOHL.]

7:03 he reads it

[@djk8541]

Send them a cease and desist for using copyrighted photos in their cease and desist 🤣

[@mattyp80]

You do know "Gator Grip" is another product altogether? I believe tbey made the 'one size fits all' socket wth the pins in and if memory serves they made a specialised set of pliers too!

[@Awesome14450]

So many "that's what she said" moments in this video, a shame no-one was around to hear my comedic genius. I'm sure you can invent something to help stroke ones ego

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

I'll make a machine that just randomly says it thought out the day and you have to hope you said a good joke at just the right time.

[@ShoddyRC]

I can’t believe they paid that much attention! I hear fall out boy is pretty protective over their trademark fall out girl. Maybe there is something you could do with that.

[@danielweston9188]

Can you print a My Pillow? That should get you some press?

[@kaylaxolo620]

Post Malone will wear it 😂 😂 😂 💀💀 That was good

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

You KNOW he would

[@kozi-nomad]

I was just thinking about this the other day too

[@videolabguy]

What a Crock! To let them know, I have never met anyone wearing their products that I could respect. BOOM! The Gator Grip is awesome! If it weren't completely unnecessary, I'd own two! Though I truly have never had the requirement to grip a gator... unless this is some sort of naughty euphemism, then.... maybe? ;-) ) Great video! Great channel! If possible, I would have given it two thumb's ups.

[@WildernessRocks]

In the first minutes I’m totally ready to buy knock offs crocs... let’s see if the feeling holds

[@brianlarahernandez4810]

You should do a great a gator shorts

[@BittyVids]

Gloves, eye protection and a respirator are a good idea when using that resin. I have splash on safety glasses when dealing with it.

[@dominikevil]

Hey, what kind of 3D-Printer did you use to print that massive thing?:) Never seen something like this 3d printer before

[@DJWildBillSC]

Man they could of done so much more with this.... i thought it was funny and great at the same time.

[@karenl.595]

I was really hoping to see you remove the extra resin

[@UnnecessaryInventions]

I show the process in my action figure video!

[@osiristhefallen8554]

Gator grip hulk hands time

[@gamingmackmix7625]

U should make a cover for plugs cause it's the most common thing people do so when u stand on them they wont hurt ur feet